Canadian Electricity Association Recognizes Sustainability Leaders at 125th Anniversary Celebration

OTTAWA, Ontario – November 16, 2016. The Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) announced the winners of the 2016 Sustainable ElectricityTM Awards today at its 125th anniversary celebration in Toronto, Ontario.

“The winners of this year’s awards yet again epitomize the pinnacle of the electricity sector’s commitment to mainstreaming sustainability, innovation, collaboration and strategic partnerships,” said the Honourable Sergio Marchi, CEA’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “As we look to the future, and continue to modernize our electricity system to meet the evolving needs of our customers and communities, these core elements of sustainability will play an essential role.”

The annual Awards, evaluated by an independent Public Advisory Panel chaired by Gord Miller, former Environmental Commissioner of Ontario (2000-2015) under CEA’s flagship Sustainable Electricity program, recognize companies and individuals committed to advancing innovative and sustainable business practices.

The 2016 Sustainable Electricity™ Award Winners are:

Toronto Hydro Corporation

Integrated Approach to Sustainability

Horizon Utilities Inc.

Continuous Performance Improvement

Ontario Power Generation

Leadership in External Collaboration and Partnerships

Neil Freeman, Vice President, Business Development, Horizon Utilities Inc.

Individual Sustainability Leadership